Griffith Elem

www.usd259.org

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Griffith Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated at 1802 S. Bluff, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As a member of the largest school district in the state, Griffith Elementary follows the district’s broader mission to provide equitable, high-quality learning opportunities that prepare students for future academic success.

The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing a structured curriculum and student development within a traditional public education framework. By leveraging the resources and support systems offered by the USD 259 district, Griffith Elementary focuses on fostering an environment where students can build core competencies in subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at www.usd259.org.

418

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffith Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	168
Black	72
Asian	16
Two or More	57
American Indian	3

Hispanic
168 (40.2 %)
White
102 (24.4 %)
Black
72 (17.2 %)
Two or More
57 (13.6 %)
Asian
16 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-8900
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Griffith Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Griffith Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	44.3%
Male	233	55.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)